black magic

noun
UK: /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/
US: /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/

  1. Magic used for bad purposes, often involving evil spirits.

    1. Some people believe in black magic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The villagers feared the old woman, suspecting her of practicing black magic. [ ] [ ]

  2. A skill or activity that is very difficult to understand or explain.

    1. To me, computers are black magic. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern finance seems like black magic to those unfamiliar with its intricacies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

witchcraft sorcery necromancy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "black magic" in English means: Magic used for bad purposes, often involving evil spirits., A skill or activity that is very difficult to understand or explain..

The phonetic transcription of "black magic" is /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/ in British English and /ˌblæk ˈmædʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "black magic": witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy.

Example usage of "black magic": "Some people believe in black magic.". More examples on the page.